EN: General Summary

BIKE ACROSS JAPAN 2400

April 29 – May 8, 2016

BIKE ACROSS JAPAN 2400 (BAJ) is randonneuring starting at Cape Sata, Japan’s southernmost excluding Okinawa islands, reaching northernmost tip at Cape Soya of Hokkaido. The ride will adhere to regular BRM and RM rules, and qualified finishers will be homologated by RM. Audax Saitama is organizing the event while its role is limited to providing route information and administrative work around homologation for qualified finishers. There will be no volunteers, no official vehicles, no overnight controls to rest, nor drop bag service.

All participating riders are requested to be completely self-supported. Just as personal cycling journey, each rider is responsible for replenishment, sleep/nap, mechanical trouble, accidents, and other challenges.

One thing different from a personal trip would be that there will be that the fellow randonneuring cyclists are going to be riding the same route heading the northernmost land. Even when you are riding alone, this will be a major help to ride 2400km.

Audax Saitama is not liable for any accident during the event. You are in full responsibility to have appropriate insurance coverage required for your own injury. By applying to the event, you understand to accept the risks involved and your family or equivalent are also in agreement in this condition.

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There is non-zero possibility of cancellation due to extreme weather conditions. However, please be noted that Audax Saitama is highly likely not going to cancel. It may snow in Hokkaido in Golden Week (1st week of May). Other regions could have severe weather conditions. Even in such cases, you are required to make your own decision either to continue riding or not. There will be no staff, no support, no luxury of backup of any sort. You are in control just as the personal touring. We ask that you understand the circumstance upon signing up.

In early May, the temperature at Cape Sata (start) is around 25 degree Cercius or could be higher, while the Cape Soya (goal) may be winter cold have some snow. Plan your gear accordingly! check weather forecast here.

There is no stores or restaurants near the start location. Prepare your food supplies beforehand.